Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 1070– 600 B.C.

Base and feet of the statuette of a baboon, rekhyt birds on the sides of the base is a egyptian art from Egypt (Dynasty 27–30) created in ca. 1070– 600 B.C. using green glazed steatite measuring H. 7.7 × L. 5.5 cm (3 1/16 × 2 3/16 in.) — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGreen glazed steatite
DimensionsH. 7.7 × L. 5.5 cm (3 1/16 × 2 3/16 in.)
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1908
Dateca. 1070– 600 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Third Intermediate Period–Late Period period, during the Dynasty 27–30 dynasty. The estimated date range is 1070 BC.

Geography

Origin: Egypt. Flag of Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Base and feet of the statuette of a baboon, rekhyt birds on the sides of the base?

Base and feet of the statuette of a baboon, rekhyt birds on the sides of the base is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Base and feet of the statuette of a baboon, rekhyt birds on the sides of the base created?

Base and feet of the statuette of a baboon, rekhyt birds on the sides of the base dates to ca. 1070– 600 B.C..

What material is Base and feet of the statuette of a baboon, rekhyt birds on the sides of the base made from?

Base and feet of the statuette of a baboon, rekhyt birds on the sides of the base is crafted from green glazed steatite.

Where does Base and feet of the statuette of a baboon, rekhyt birds on the sides of the base originate?

Base and feet of the statuette of a baboon, rekhyt birds on the sides of the base originates from Egypt.

Is Base and feet of the statuette of a baboon, rekhyt birds on the sides of the base in the public domain?

Base and feet of the statuette of a baboon, rekhyt birds on the sides of the base is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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